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ST 3000A

Surgical Technologist

Apprenticeship Program

NOTE: This program requires active employer participation, and is not available to all who seek it.
Work alongside and assist surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare team members throughout a surgical operation. This program has additional enrollment requirements. Please review these requirements and ensure eligibility prior to submitting information.

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52 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
Certification
$
39,589
AVG. STARTING SALARY*
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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, ID, MA, ND, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, WI

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

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Healthcare Organization Costs

Employers can pay for the training, use tuition reimbursement funds, or utilize apprenticeship government funding to possibly cover both the training cost and wages.

MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS STARTING AT

$

302

Grants Available to Help With

Apprentice participants are promoted to full employees and regular pay rates when they complete their programs.

TRAINING COSTS

$

5,000

At Time of Student Enrollment

Apprentice participants are promoted to full employees and regular pay rates when they complete their programs.

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The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

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What Does a Surgical Technologist Do?

The role of a Surgical Technologist is to prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, prepare patients, and assist doctors during surgeries. They have the unique opportunity to interact with patients prior to (pre), during (intra), and after (post) surgical procedures. Before surgery, a techs assemble the necessary surgical equipment and ensures all devices are in working order. Techs prepare patients for surgery by positioning, draping, washing and disinfecting the incision site. During an operation, they will pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons. They maintain asepsis during surgery, anticipating the surgeon’s needs while remaining attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment for the patient. They might hold retractors or set up robotic surgical equipment. After surgery, techs often dress the incision site, transport patients to their recovery rooms, and restock the operating room with supplies and equipment.

80,402

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Surgical Technologists will see available jobs grow 6.3% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

ST 3000A

Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

Surgical Technologists, also called Operating Room Technicians, work alongside, and assist surgeons, nurses, and other members of the health care team throughout a surgical operation. This high-earning job is a great opportunity to enter the healthcare industry and work in a fast-paced, stimulating environment. But, this role is not for the faint of heart. Surgical Techs are exposed to intense sights, smells and sounds, and must remain calm in high-stress, life-or-death scenarios. Individuals interested in this program must be prepared to work in these non-traditional environments.

The MedCerts Surgical Technologist program provides students with immersive and virtual hands-on learning experiences. Surgical procedures are demonstrated using virtual tools or live-recorded video and are simulated – allowing the student to immerse him/herself into a virtual experience that is engaging, safe, and repeatable.

This program prepares students to become Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Professionals who earn the NCCT designation have the clinical skills and knowledge for maintaining asepsis during surgery, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and remaining attentive to all aspects of the surgical procedure to ensure a safe environment for the patient.

The Registered Apprenticeship program is comprised of MedCerts online training programs as well as 2000 hours of on-the-job training with a sponsoring employer. MedCerts Apprenticeship programs combine class training and “on-the-job training” to provide individuals the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned with an employer to quickly become a strong contributor in the workplace.

This program contains a clinical requirement to complete national certification. This clinical requirement consists of case documentation which requires a minimum of 125 surgical cases including a minimum of 30 scrubs in general surgery (with a maximum of 50) and a minimum of 75 scrubs in at least 3 (three) of the following areas [Gynecology; Obstetrics; Otorhinolaryngology 5; Genitourinary; Thoracic; Plastic/Reconstructive; Cardiovascular; Ophthalmology; Other; Neurosurgery; Peripheral Vascular]. At least 90 of the 125 cases must be 1st scrub cases. Students enrolling through an Employer or Academic Sponsored program are not required to complete clinical elements before attempting the certification exam.

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  1. Maintain sterile operative fields
  2. Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipments
  3. Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
  4. Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis
  5. Sterilize medical equipment or instruments
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. Employer/Clinical Sponsorship – Applicants to these programs MUST provide verification that an Employer or Clinical Site has agreed to accept the applicant in efforts to fulfill “surgical case” requirements required for Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification before enrollment. With this Sponsorship, the student must be guaranteed to perform a minimum of required surgical cases during the term of enrollment or immediately upon completion of their Medcerts program.
  5. Your MedCerts Student Clinical Site Form must be submitted to MedCerts prior to enrollment.

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: Surgical Technology
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Case Documentation within 2 years of exam pass date, including minimum 125 surgical cases

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
HI 1014A
Apprenticeship Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
15
Weeks
HI 6016A
Apprenticeship Surgical Technology
34
Weeks
PS 1011
Professionalism in Allied Health
2
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

NCCT TS-C

Tech in Surgery – Certified Certification

Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

Job Opportunities

Entry-Level

Operating Room Technician

$33,000 – $58,000

Estimated Salary

Surgical Technologist

$33,000 – $58,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it.
  2. This program does not meet state licensing or regulatory requirements for Surgical Technicians in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin
  3. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.